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What is PMP ? Am I Eligible?

Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/24/2007 - 03:44

The Project Management Institute (PMI®) sponsors a project
management certification program. The purpose and goal of this program
is the development, maintenance, evaluation, promotion and
administration of a rigorous, examination-based, professional
certification program of the highest caliber.

The Project Management Professional (PMP®) Program supports the
international community of project management professionals and is
designed to objectively assess and measure professional knowledge. PMP
Program requirements and eligibility standards are applied fairly,
impartially and consistent with applicable laws.

To achieve PMP certification, each candidate must satisfy all
educational and experiential requirements established by PMI and must
demonstrate an acceptable and valid level of understanding and
knowledge about project management that is tested by the Project
Management Professional Certification Examination. In addition, those
who have been granted the PMP credential (certificants) must
demonstrate ongoing professional commitment to the field of project
management by satisfying Professional Development Program requirements.

Benefits of Certification

Enrolling in PMP offers individuals a wide range of important
benefits. The PMP designation following your name demonstrates to
current and potential employers that you possess a solid foundation of
experience and education in project management that can have a positive
impact on bottom-line results. The PMP designation symbolizes knowledge
and accomplishment and is highly regarded by colleagues and employers.
As a certified PMP, you will proudly join a successful group of
professionals who are enriching and advancing their careers in the
project management profession.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for PMP Certification must satisfy the educational and experiential requirements:

• At the time of application, the candidate holds a baccalaureate
(bachelors) or equivalent university degree and has a minimum of 4,500
hours of project management experience within the five (5) process
groups (Initiation, Planning, Controlling, Execution and Closing).

• The number of hours on the Experience Verification Form(s) must
total at least 4,500 hours and the project dates must indicate that the
candidate has at least three (3) years of project management experience
within the six-year (6) period prior to the application.

• Candidates must indicate at least thirty-six (36) unique
(non-overlapping) months of project management experience on the
Experience Verification Form(s) to satisfy the three-year (3)
requirement. Candidates applying to sit for the PMP® Certification
Examination will also be required to submit proof for a minimum of 35
hours of project management education.

Candidates will be asked to list the course names, institutions, dates, and hours for each project management class submitted

I'm a newbie and am determine and passionate about obtaining a PMP cert. However I need to verify my eligibility...I have not held an official PM position however I have performed 1 year of PM type of duties but that was between 2002-2004, although I may already have enough, how are other ways that you calculated your hours to qualify?

Last 10 years I am working as software developer. I handled projects with Informix 4gl, Vb.Net.

My work area include study and understand project requirements, database desiging, actual coding, sqls, screen designing, implementation of the system, users training, online support to users, maintainance and upgradation of systems.

Now I want to boost up my career. Can I go for PMP? Am I eligible for it?

Pre-requisite Requirements

A secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or the global equivalent) with a minimum of five years (7,500 hours) of project management and 35 hours of project management education (Or)

A four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or the global equivalent) and a minimum three years (4500 hours) of project management experience and 35 hours of project management education.

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